Health Calendar

AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22; Little Egg Harbor Library, 290 Mathistown Road.; call for information or to schedule an appointment; appointments are preferred, but walk-in donors are always welcome. To be eligible, you must be over 17 and weigh more than 110 pounds. 609-294-1197.

CONTEST

POSTER CONTEST: The Monmouth-Ocean County Dental Society will be promoting good oral hygiene and dental awareness by its poster contest, now underway in schools in both counties. Winning posters will be displayed at the Ocean County Mall starting Feb. 9 for the Children's Dental Health Month Fair. The fair is from 1 to 3 p.m. in front of the children's play area. Visit www.m-ocds.org

PROGRAMS

KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22; Matawan-Aberdeen Public Library, 165 Main St., Matawan. ProForm Physical Therapy will have a presentation on managing lower extremity arthritis without surgery. Learn exercise, stretching and lifestyle strategies. Therapists will show you how you can decrease your pain and improve your quality of life. To register, stop by the information desk or call. Free. 732-583-9100;

"WHAT COVERAGE UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT MEANS TO YOU'': 6-8:30 p.m., today; Gregory Elementary School, 201 Monmouth Ave., Long Branch. Monmouth Medical Center, in conjunction with community partners, is presenting a free, community forum to educate local community members about coverage under the affordable care act (ACA). Special guest Rep. Frank Pallone will join keynote speaker Rev. Tommy D. Miles of Macedonia Baptist Church, who will provide a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. Guests will learn about their coverage options under the ACA and have the opportunity to enroll in various programs with the help of on-site certified enrollers.

MEETING: The Prostate Cancer Advocacy Group of CentraState Healthcare System will be hosting its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at CentraState's Star and Barry Tobias Health Awareness Center, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The meeting will feature Dr. Henry K. Tsai, a board-certified radiation oncologist. He will be presenting the latest changes in radiation therapy as it relates to prostate cancer. For more information, call 732-308-0570.